CURRENT MISSION

Volevi la bicicletta, adesso pedala ! (You wanted the bicycle. Now, pedal.)

ABOUT ME

I'm an open-minded, earthgrounded, balanced guy. I like travelling, exploring new countries, especially by bike, having a close contact to local people outdoor activities.

PHILOSOPHY

I try to respect every human person, the guy who fixes my shoes is as important as a bank director. What goes around comes around. The simpler you live, the happier you are. I don't like excessive consumption, recklessness to nature, crapulence.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Meeting local people is the best way to learn more about a country. It makes travelling interesting, people are different and to experience this diversity is great. In lots of countries, I have been invited spontaneously. Through CS, I can experience the same.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I had very positive experiences with Couchsurfers, makes travelling interesting and exciting. Every one was special. I would like to meet people interested in the CS-spirit. If you have to attend a conference, a fair, your goal is to travel ultra-low budget, have to catch an early flight etc. then I might not accept your request. Otherwise you are welcome to write me.

Interests

Travel, cycling, photography, hiking, climbing, cooking, reading a good book, go on a mushroom foray, good food and wine, meeting nice people.

• books
• photography
• dining
• cooking
• wine
• reading
• traveling
• socializing
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• rock climbing
• military science

Music, Movies, and Books

I prefer independent cinema all over the world, e.g. Triplettes de Bellevie, Noi Albinoi, or Bal.

World Music, Jazz, Chill-Out.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

My various bike trips, especially the trip through the Silk Road, Central Asia to the Himalayas and Tibet was unforgettable. Starring as a British soldier in a Nigerian Nollywood-Movie was definetely funny and memorable.

Teach, Learn, Share

It's simple but sometimes hard: treat the others like you want to be treated. If nobody would touch a weapon, there wouldn't be war. Why not forbid worldwide the production of weapons ?
Leave preconceptions behind and try not to believe everything the medias tell us. I try to learn from each person I meet, everyone has something to tell.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Time... if I work I can share time in the evening time, preferably while cooking a meal. If you prefer social medias or Internet instead of sharing time, let me know before hand.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Belgium, Benin, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chile, China, Congo, Croatia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, Ethiopia, France, Gabon, Gambia, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Iceland, India, Iran, Italy, Kenya, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Lesotho, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Portugal, San Marino, Senegal, Serbia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sudan, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan

Countries I’ve Lived In

Switzerland

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